Capítulo 1587: Chapter 1525: Talking Politics
Wufu accompanied Madam Zhou for a while, then brought out the rewards from the palace, selected several suitable patterned fabrics for her to make new dresses, and also picked a few festive ruby-encrusted luxurious jewelry for her to wear, before leaving.
“No one is as filial to Madam as the County Lord is; whenever there is anything good, she is sure to send it to Madam first.” Qiu Xiang, while playing with the jewelry with Madam Zhou, laughed and said, “Madam is truly blessed.”
“Indeed I am,” Madam Zhou sighed as her hand brushed over the splendid and luxurious jewelry. “I am truly blessed.”
It hasn’t been very long, not even two years, yet her life has undergone a trendous change, transforming from the poverty of past years to days of luxury, and it keeps getting better.
Now, Wufu has a title, and her future marriage…
Madam Zhou thought of Ah Jiu’s respect towards her and couldn’t help but smile. Despite his noble status, he still remained so humble; it must be because of Wufu.
Once the child in her belly is born and grows up well, she will have nothing more to desire.
“Put these away. I don’t see many guests at ho now,” Madam Zhou said with a smile.
However, Qiu Xiang inserted a ruby pendent into her hair, saying, “Why not, girl— no, the County Lord said, won adorn themselves not just for guests, but also for themselves. You can’t neglect the County Lord’s filial piety.”
“You really know how to talk,” Madam Zhou said with a soft scold and laughter.
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“You were supposed to rest indoors, yet you are running around everywhere.” Ah Jiu looked at Wufu with displeasure.
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Wufu said, “These are just minor injuries; I can’t sleep well, so I’d rather co to chat. What’s this, has Song Jiaoer been demoted?”
Ah Jiu nodded, snorting coldly, “Only demoted by one rank, she got off too lightly. It seems that the Emperor is sowhat apprehensive of Prince Wei’s Manor.”
“Hmm?” Wufu, not too sensitive to political affairs, propped her chin and asked, “What do you an? If fearful, then why demote at all?”
“This action has two purposes: firstly, Song Jiaoer instructed the guards to shoot hidden arrows, which you and Jadeite exposed on the spot, and in such a dangerous situation, it equated to disregarding the lives of the noble girls present. Those ladies, even if not of higher status than Song Jiaoer, were raised delicately; those officials, would they let it go?”
“If this hadn’t been exposed, it would be fine. But since it’s already uncovered, without an explanation, it wouldn’t suffice, otherwise, the Emperor’s reputation wouldn’t stand. The ministers would think he’s indulging Song Jiaoer, hinting subtly that he fears the power of Prince Wei’s Manor. The demotion not only settles this incident but also tempers the ambitions of Prince Wei’s Manor, and serves as a warning to Prince Wei.”
Listening, Wufu said, “From your perspective, is Prince Wei truly that domineering?”
“Prince Wei is belligerent, having controlled the Northwest for many years with military power in hand. Though he’s stubborn, he’s also a formidable hero, having won nurous battles; otherwise, he wouldn’t hold his position securely.” Ah Jiu looked at her and said, “He is now Prince Wei, privately, the people already consider him the Northwest King. However, do you think he doesn’t wish to beco the true Northwest King? Or even Emperor!”
“Will Prince Wei rebel?”
Ah Jiu said, “Ti and fate are unpredictable, it’s hard to say. But speaking of a formidable hero, who doesn’t aspire to be the foremost?”
“Will this comrce endeavor elevate the economy of Prince Wei’s Manor further?” Wufu furrowed her brow.
Ah Jiu smiled and tapped her forehead, “Though it’s labeled comrce, making silver is one thing, but the true intent is to understand the routes in the Northwest for the future…”
He didn’t finish his sentence, but soone as clever as Wufu knew what he ant, and fell into silence.
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